Senior Business Development Executive

EVONA; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $250,000

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

A leading space and defense organization seeks a Senior Business Development Executive to drive new contracts for the US Government, focusing on the DoD and US Space Force. This role requires over 10 years of experience in government sales and offers the chance to shape demand and close complex contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong connections within Space Systems Command and a background in space mobility or propulsion. This full-time position allows for hybrid or remote work within California.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience selling into the US Government.
• Proven success winning contracts with DoD and US Space Force.
• Active relationships within Space Systems Command.
• Experience in space mobility, propulsion, or related systems.
• Desirable backgrounds include former US Air Force or Space Force officers.

Responsibilities

• Hunting and closing new US Government contracts focused on DoD and US Space Force.
• Owning capture strategy from shaping to proposal and award.
• Engaging with program offices and acquisition stakeholders.
• Partnering with technical teams to align solutions with mission needs.
• Representing the company at industry days and customer briefings.

Skills

Selling into the US Government

Building relationships within Space Systems Command

Capturing and winning contracts

Knowledge of space mobility and propulsion

Job description

Senior Business Development Executive (Individual Contributor)

Location: California (Hybrid or Remote within CA)

TS/SCI clearance required

We are partnering with a high-growth space and defense organization to hire a Senior Business Development Executive to act as a true hunter and closer across US Government customers, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense and the United States Space Force.

This is a hands‑on individual contributor role for someone who thrives on originating opportunities, shaping demand, and closing complex government contracts. You will own the full business development lifecycle from early customer engagement through contract award, with a strong emphasis on Space Force programs and Space Systems Command.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

What you will be doing:

• Hunting and closing net‑new US Government contracts, focused on DoD and US Space Force
• Leveraging an established network within Space Systems Command to identify and influence opportunities early
• Owning capture strategy end to end, from shaping and qualification through proposal and award
• Driving direct engagement with program offices, acquisition stakeholders, primes, and partners
• Partnering closely with technical teams to position solutions aligned to mission needs, particularly in space mobility and propulsion
• Representing the company at industry days, customer briefings, and classified or unclassified forums

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 10 years of experience selling into the US Government
• Proven success as an individual contributor winning DoD and US Space Force contracts
• Active relationships and credibility within Space Systems Command
• Experience across space mobility, propulsion, or adjacent space systems
• Highly desirable backgrounds include former US Air Force or US Space Force officers, particularly at Captain or Major level
• US citizenship required due to customer and clearance requirements

Compensation and benefits:

• Base salary up to $250,000
• Competitive performance‑based bonus

This is a high‑impact role with direct ownership of revenue growth in one of the most strategic segments of the US space and defense market.

Apply if you have the relevant skill set!

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing